A person with a any felony conviction on the criminal history would be required to answer "yes" to the question about criminal convictions on the ATF form used when purchasing a firearm. This would preclude someone from buying, and would cause a failure to pass the PICS instant background check.
I thought I got a 3rd degree felony when I was 19, a job I want just did a 20 yr background an it came back clean, yes the offense was in less then 20 yrs, no its not sealed or removed in anyway that im aware of. Its a 3rd degree felony criminal trespass I thought is it possible that I plead to... Read more »
If someone is convicted as an adult, the conviction will appear on a criminal history regardless of whether the plea was guilty or no contest.
If an offense happened before the age of 18, it may have been processed as a juvenile adjudication of delinquency, even if the case did not close... Read more »
I had a car loan through Wells Fargo. I traded in that car to Carvana who agreed to pay off the loan. I have documentation from Wells Fargo that the loan was payed off in full 4/19/21. However, I was still charged my monthly payment of 408 on 4/25/21 through auto pay. This caused my wife’s and my... Read more »
1. Go to a wells fargo bank and find out why you can't sign on.
2. Get the records printed out at the bank.
3. Once you have those, keep them and only send copies.
4. Ask Wells fargo for a return of the autopay, and the related charges. The AMC stock is too far a... Read more »
I was falsely charged by my ex-wife for simple assault and harassment in Whitehall, PA on May 2017. I showed video evidence to an Attorney General because of which simple assault charge was dropped but I was still convicted for harassment. My acting lawyer at the time told me that it's like a... Read more »
It is considered a summary offense and it would take five years before you’re eligible to have it expunged. It does not come off of your record automatically and you have to file a motion for expungement to get it sponge
I’m in 11 grade going to 12 she is in 8th going to 9th
Assuming that you are dating with no sexual contact that is OK by the law. By your ages, assuming she is over 14 and you are less than 18 it would not be illegal for you if you do have contact.
I have no guns registered in my name.
There would be nothing to prohibit that.
No, but it sounds like it's serious, and if the penalty can involve jail you definitely want to get one. If you have no money at all you should contact the public defender.
This happened when the person under 18 so can I get it expunged in the next six months?
you haven't said what part of the Pennsyvlania Code.
You have to look at the complaint. Chances are it says more. You need to respond to the complaint.
My father got involved with a woman facing legal troubles and believes he is funding a big top secret lawsuit against a gov. agency. However, no legitimate lawyer is ever produced when asked and some tragic event always occurs to prolong the case. It's been 5 yrs. He gave away all of his... Read more »
If your father refuses to sign any documents, even for a loan from you, you can (if the amount is doable) approach the holder of the Note and Mortgage and offer a pay-off in exchange for an assignment of the existing Mortgage and endorsement of the Note to you. The bank should be happy to work... Read more »
What happens at the court appearance? How long can he be in jail for?
If they can't post bail the sherrifs will take them to court. It does depend on the court listing and/or the status of the case. Many counties are still usimg video conferencing to handle court proceedings for inmates. His attorney could apply for a bail modification if nothing else is... Read more »
Simply video taping in a public place, even a minor, is not in and of itself a crime or cause of action. Consent or permission would not be required. However, if the video tape were being used for some illicit purpose, sexual gratification, or was taken in a place where the person who had a... Read more »
Inactive generally means an arrest warrant was issued. You need to get a lawyer to assist in turning you in and arguing for bail.
Raid by the ATF and state police in which I was only detained and questioned then released. They confiscated items and did not leave much explanation as to what lead to a search warrant. I was not charged and still have not been, however, less than a week following that raid, another set of raids... Read more »
You are likely in great jeopardy and the sooner you act, the better off you'll be. You need to consult with an experienced and top-notch criminal defense attorney in order to discuss your personal circumstances and figure out what your best options are at this point. You should act quickly... Read more »
Clean record
Well, the worst thing that can happen is that you could go to jail and have a permanent record. However, that usually does not happen on a paraphernalia case if you have no prior record. Get a lawyer. You are charged with a crime and should have a lawyers representing your interests. You may have a... Read more »
License currently suspended indefinitely for 1533D failure to respond to traffic citation for unpaid fines but they are trying to say its DUI suspended. How is that possible when I havent gotten any new DUI Charges and in 2019 i got pulled over and it wasn't dui suspended and i only received... Read more »
You need to get a lawyer immediately. The law says that if your license was suspended for a DUI it will always be suspended until and unless you get your license reinstated. It doesn’t matter if the DUI is one year old or 30 years old. If you never got your license back then you are looking at a... Read more »
My younger brother as an international student was charged with misdemeanor and felony in 2015 in Philadelphia but left for Korea due to his medical conditions without finishing his hearings. Per my search, his cases had active warrany but now they are inactive. I'd like to hire a lawyer who... Read more »
You and your brother will need to engage an experienced criminal law attorney in the jurisdiction where the charges were filed.
Good luck to you.
If you search Diane's Channel Scam on YouTube you will find many videos on this subject. We estimate the total to be $30,000-60,000. The amount is too low for anyone to prosecute as fraud. Can individuals who gave money press charges in PA for theft by deception if they can prove they gave $50... Read more »
Contact the Attorney Generals fraud division.
The autopsy report shows that the following three drugs were in the patient's body: morphine, oxycodone, and heroin. The coroner did not state whether the amount of heroin was sufficient to cause death.
Only morphine and oxycodone were prescribed. The amounts of the opiods prescribed... Read more »
Theses are difficult cases given the way the law is written. The acquittals I have won in the past have usually been tied to the science and actual cause of death. Showing a particular action was not the cause of death or the only cause of death is critical.
They have THOUSANDS of my own personal savings that they have told me is completely 100% refundable. Not only that, but they have my baby puppy. I’ve been uninformed throughout this whole thing about anything and I just want my puppy and money. This whole thing is making me physically sick.
Contact your local Animal Rescue League. Contact any national office. Contact your DA and the Consumer protection Division of the AG's Office in Harrisburg.
Send a demand letter to the group. If you call my office I will tell you what to do.
All the best.
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